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1 online resource (v, 57 pages) : color illustrations |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 44-49). |
| Contents |
Executive summary -- Introduction -- Foundation for this study -- Study overview -- Indicators for measuring improvements to the U.S. K-12 STEM education system. Multiple models of STEM-focused schools ; Adequate instructional time and resources for science in Grades K-5 ; Focused, rigorous, and sequenced curricula ; Enhanced capacity of K-12 teachers ; Professional development for instrucitonal leaders ; Elevated status for science ; Effective systems of assessment ; Federal and state support for STEM teachers ; Research to enhance understanging of STEM schools, practices, and outcomes -- Creating a monitoring and reporting system for K-12 STEM education. Characteristics and capabilities ; Plan for implementation -- Conclusion -- References -- Appendix. Summary of relevant surveys administered by the U.S. Department of Education -- Acknowledgments. |
| Summary |
Following a 2011 report by the National Research Council (NRC) on successful K-12 education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), Congress asked the National Science Foundation to identify methods for tracking progress toward the report's recommendations. In response, the NRC convened the Committee on an Evaluation Framework for Successful K-12 STEM Education to take on this assignment. The committee developed 14 indicators linked to the 2011 report's recommendations. By providing a focused set of key indicators related to students' access to quality learning, educator's capacity, and policy and funding initiatives in STEM, the committee addresses the need for research and data that can be used to monitor progress in K-12 STEM education and make informed decisions about improving it. |
| Note |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (National Academies Press, viewed April 15, 2013). |
| Subject |
Science -- Study and teaching -- United States -- Evaluation.
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Technology -- Study and teaching -- United States -- Evaluation.
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Engineering -- Study and teaching -- United States -- Evaluation.
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Mathematics -- Study and teaching -- United States -- Evaluation.
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EDUCATION -- Elementary.
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Engineering -- Study and teaching -- Evaluation. (OCoLC)fst00910421
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Mathematics -- Study and teaching -- Evaluation. (OCoLC)fst01012245
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Science -- Study and teaching -- Evaluation. (OCoLC)fst01108401
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Technology -- Study and teaching -- Evaluation. (OCoLC)fst01145224
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United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
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Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
National Research Council (U.S.). Board on Science Education, issuing body.
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National Research Council (U.S.). Center for Education. Board on Testing and Assessment, issuing body.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Monitoring progress toward successful k-12 stem education. Washington : National Academies Press, 2012 0309264812 (OCoLC)822894402 |
| ISBN |
9780309264822 (electronic bk.) |
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0309264820 (electronic bk.) |
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